Passion for novels led to career

3:59 PM,
Nov. 26, 2012

Kisha Green of Ocean Township holds one of her books in her home.

Written by

Kisha Green
| For the Asbury Park Press

I was destined to be a star. That is what I told myself as I would sing my favorite Janet Jackson tune into my hairbrush while looking at myself in the mirror.

The dream was short-lived because reality set in. I was indeed going to be a star, but not for singing and dancing.

I had another passion - reading. I owe that to my mother, who was an avid reader and instilled the same joy in me. I loved mystery and suspense novels by authors such as Mary Higgins Clark and V.C. Andrews. I also loved reading about the rich and famous, turning to such authors as Jackie Collins and Danielle Steele. ...